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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Biotechnology scientists, students and tutors from various higher institutions of learning were advised to ensure that they use their expertise to uplift people’s well-being while at the same time improving their earnings. At the University Dialogue on Harnessing Biotechnology to Build a Vibrant Bio-Economy held …

But Justice Minister Mao vows to free the civilians COVER STORY | DICTA ASIIMWE & AGATHER ATUHAIRE | This October is a do-or-die month for the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Nobert Mao. It is the month, he has said, that will see him fulfill his pledge to ensure …

Lessons for NUP from the continuing crisis in Uganda’s previously largest opposition political party THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) continues to tear itself apart. This is perhaps the final phase of the party’s existence. When time comes to write its postmortem, what would have …

Why comedy of well-crafted theater scripts has unfolded within FDC which used to be regarded as one of the best COMMENT | MICHAEL WOIRA | In the world of politics, what we learn in theory often doesn’t match up with what actually happens in practice. Speaking as someone who studied political …

Investing in a well-trained workforce and innovations in digital solutions could limit the exodus of clinicians COMMENT | CLAUDIA SHILUMANI | This year the World Health Organisation added 37 African countries to a list of nations at risk of facing worsening health worker shortages due to “brain drain” – a well-documented …

The absence of credible information allows for misinformation that undermines the democratic process COMMENT | LAURA TYSON & LENNY MENDONCA | The Washington Post’s famous slogan, “Democracy Dies in Darkness,” is sadly coming true in many parts of the United States. The digital age has shattered newspapers’ business model, turning many …

Not-for-profit, Smile Train, to offer 54 high-quality capnographs Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | In a ground-breaking initiative, Smile Train is pioneering a comprehensive program to enhance the safety of paediatric anaesthesia and improve the care of children with cleft conditions across the country. Through a combination of specialised training for …

Artist deeply engages audience with the concept of the regular working woman ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Kafunda in Ugandan speak is generally a small working space on the roadside. The phrase Mama Kafunda is usually used on regular working women typically from humble social settings. Their work space will include …

When Mary Gargule was forced to leave school in grade seven, she would never have guessed that her little education would one day help her become one of the most respected – and needed – members of her community SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Born and raised in the village …

While lending levels may remain low, China is likely to sustain engagement with Africa via commerce and diplomacy Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Chinese lending to African nations has remained below $2 billion for the second year in a row, according to data from Boston University’s Global Development Policy Centre’s …